Core: Specific required courses and elective courses in each of the following categories, with a minimum of 27 s.h. above 2999. (Courses may count for only one category. No course counted for the major may count for the minor. 15 s.h. are free POLS electives. A maximum of 6 s.h. from POLS 4501, 4502, 4521, 4522, 4981, 4982, 4991, 4992 may count toward any degree program offered by the political science department.) - 51 s.h.

POLS 3050. The Theory and Politics of Social and Protest Movements in the United States (3) (S) (FC:SO)

POLS electives above 2999 - 12 s.h.

Comparative Government and International Relations Minor

Minimum requirement for comparative government and international relations minor is 24 s.h. of credit. Courses counted toward this minor may not count toward the requirements for a major in political science.

Political Science Honors Program

Participation in the honors program is by invitation only and is limited to seniors who have obtained a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. A minimum grade of B on POLS 4551 is a prerequisite for admission to POLS 4552. Students completing both segments of the program with a minimum grade of B earn the recognition honors in political science on their academic records and are regarded as the most accomplished scholars among all political science majors.